Head of Strategy & Execution (Specialist insurer)

Europe Direct report to Group CEO

A fast-evolving European financial services group is looking for a Head of Strategy & Execution to partner directly with the Group CEO in shaping and driving the next phase of growth and organisational evolution.

We are looking for someone who combines top-tier strategic thinking with the ability to drive alignment and delivery across multiple entities and countries.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

You will operate at Group level working side-by-side with the CEO on the most critical priorities:

• Defining and sequencing strategic initiatives
  

• Translating ambition into structured roadmaps
  

• Driving cross-entity alignment
  

• Ensuring disciplined follow-through
  

There is no formal line management responsibility but the role operates under the direct mandate of the Group CEO and carries significant cross-organisational influence.

The position sits at the intersection of strategy transformation and governance supporting the Groups evolution towards a more integrated and centralised operating model.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Agenda Shaping

• Structure complex strategic questions for CEO and Board discussions
  

• Clarify trade-offs and prioritisation across competing initiatives
  

• Translate high-level direction into actionable plans and milestones
  

Group-Level Execution

• Coordinate major cross-country initiatives including operating model evolution IT and process transformation and governance enhancements
  

• Establish tracking frameworks and follow-up discipline
  

• Identify execution risks early and push for resolution
  

Executive Support

• Prepare high-quality materials for Executive Committee and Board
  

• Act as a sparring partner to the CEO on strategic and organisational topics
  

• Ensure that decisions are effectively implemented across entities
  

Requisitos

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• 815 years of experience in strategy consulting (top-tier or leading boutique strongly preferred) and/or senior in-house strategy or CEO Office roles
  

• Direct exposure to CEO or ExCom environments
  

• Experience in multi-country or multi-entity organisations
  

• Comfortable operating in complex and regulated environments
  

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Strong strategic structuring and analytical thinking
  

• Ability to translate ambiguity into clear priorities and execution roadmaps
  

• Senior stakeholder management across functions and geographies
  

• High execution discipline and personal accountability
  

• Ability to influence without formal line authority
  

NICE TO HAVE

• Exposure to insurance reinsurance banking or other regulated financial services
  

• M&A or post-merger integration experience
  

• Financial modelling investment cases or multi-year planning exposure
  

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate education
  

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